How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Boise?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Boise market averaged 2,595 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Boise?

An average Boise listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Boise?

Median Boise home prices by size are 1-bedroom $301K, 2-bedroom $392K, 3-bedroom $453K, and 4+ bedroom $566K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Boise?

Average occupancy in Boise is 46%, producing RevPAR of $73 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Boise?

Rules vary across Boise. Boise: Moderate. Business license required, conditional use permit in residential zones, owner-occupancy for whole-home rentals. Growing enforcement with complaint-driven inspections. Sun Valley: Lenient. Business license and lodging tax registration required. No occupancy restrictions. Light enforcement, primarily tax-focused. McCall: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandate, annual inspections, 10% density cap citywide. Active enforcement with violations and fines for non-compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Boise Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Boise Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Boise?

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Boise?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+39%), Hot Tub (+37%), Pool (+35%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Boise?

Average daily rate in Boise is $205, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Boise?

Guests in Boise book an average of 32 days in advance. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Boise?

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 42% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Boise, ID

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Annual revenue (actual)

$37.4k

12 mo avg

↑11%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

49%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$188

12 mo avg

↑17%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.8%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

33 days

12 mo avg

↑0 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$72

12 mo avg

↑6%

from prior 12 mo

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Boise Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Boise, ID market

Compare 13 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Boise, ID rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Twin Falls	$29.5K 167 listings	8.8% 167 listings
2.Nampa	$31.8K 170 listings	8.3% 170 listings
3.Central Bench	$31.1K 168 listings	8.2% 168 listings
4.Southeast Boise and Barber Valley	$35.5K 124 listings	8.1% 124 listings
5.Caldwell	$29.5K 110 listings	8.1% 110 listings
6.Southwest Boise	$38.1K 50 listings	7.8% 50 listings
7.West Bench and Garden City	$32.7K 158 listings	7.6% 158 listings
8.Meridian	$38.4K 279 listings	7.3% 279 listings
9.Downtown and North End Boise	$35.4K 234 listings	6.4% 234 listings
10.West End and Sunset	$31.6K 155 listings	6.4% 155 listings
11.East End Boise	$38.0K 35 listings	6.2% 35 listings
12.Garden Valley, Terrace Lakes and Lowman	$35.9K 62 listings	5.9% 62 listings
13.Eagle and Star	$35.0K 92 listings	5.4% 92 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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